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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Sandy, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Sandy and the surrounding area.

  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Sandy:
    • 40.569992, -111.852540
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Sandy
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Sandy ...

We found 23 communities that share the name Sandy.

Within Utah, the name Sandy is unique.

Beyond Utah, we know of another 23 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Craighead County
      • This Sandy is located in Craighead County and lies 1,205 miles [1,939.3 km]<1> to the east of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Craighead County community of Sandy.
    • Florida
      • Manatee County
      • This Sandy is located in Manatee County and lies 1,922 miles [3,093.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Manatee County community of Sandy.
    • Georgia
      • Butts County
      • This Sandy is located in Butts County and lies 1,617 miles [2,602.3 km]<1> to the east of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butts County community of Sandy.
      • Jefferson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Sandy [Jefferson County].
    • Kentucky
      • Muhlenberg County
      • This Sandy is located in Muhlenberg County and lies 1,334 miles [2,146.9 km]<1> to the east of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muhlenberg County community of Sandy.
    • Michigan
      • Huron County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Sandy [Huron County].
      • Montcalm County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Sandy [Montcalm County].
    • Nebraska
      • Wheeler County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Sandy [Wheeler County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Harmon County
      • This Sandy is located in Harmon County and lies 760 miles [1,223.1 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harmon County community of Sandy.
    • Oregon
      • Clackamas County
      • This Sandy is located in Clackamas County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km]<1> to the northwest of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Sandy.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Clearfield County
      • This Sandy is located in Clearfield County and lies 1,718 miles [2,764.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clearfield County community of Sandy.
    • South Carolina
      • Charleston County
      • This Sandy is located in Charleston County and lies 1,827 miles [2,940.3 km]<1> to the east of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charleston County community of Sandy.
    • Tennessee
      • Fentress County
      • This Sandy is located in Fentress County and lies 1,472 miles [2,369 km]<1> to the east of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fentress County community of Sandy.
      • Hardeman County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Sandy [Hardeman County].
      • Johnson County
      • This Sandy is located in Johnson County and lies 1,642 miles [2,642.5 km] to the east of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Sandy.
    • Texas
      • Blanco County
      • This Sandy is located in Blanco County and lies 1,028 miles [1,654.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blanco County community of Sandy.
      • Limestone County
      • This Sandy is located in Limestone County and lies 1,044 miles [1,680.2 km] to the east southeast of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Limestone County community of Sandy.
      • Willacy County
      • This Sandy is located in Willacy County and lies 1,259 miles [2,026.2 km] to the southeast of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Willacy County community of Sandy.
    • Virginia
      • Rappahannock County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Sandy [Rappahannock County].
    • West Virginia
      • Jackson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Sandy [Jackson County].
      • Kanawha County
      • This Sandy is located in Kanawha County and lies 1,615 miles [2,599.1 km]<1> to the east of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Sandy.
      • Monongalia County
      • This Sandy is located in Monongalia County and lies 1,664 miles [2,677.9 km] to the east of the Sandy that is located in Salt Lake County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monongalia County community of Sandy.
      • Taylor County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Sandy [Taylor County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sandy ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Blue Star Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Star Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blue Star Meadows
    • Blue Star Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
  • Cavalry Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cavalry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cavalry Park
    • Cavalry Park is located in Salt Lake County
  • Cobblestone Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblestone Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone Village
    • Cobblestone Village is located in Salt Lake County
  • Crescent Highlands
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Highlands
    • Crescent Highlands is located in Salt Lake County
  • Crescent Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crescent Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crescent Ridge
    • Crescent Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
  • David Street
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for David Street have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for David Street
    • David Street is located in Salt Lake County
  • Daybreak
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daybreak have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daybreak
    • Daybreak is located in Salt Lake County
  • Dry Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dry Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dry Creek
    • Dry Creek is located in Salt Lake County
  • Flat Iron Mesa
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Iron Mesa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Iron Mesa
    • Flat Iron Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
  • Fox Fire
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Fire have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Fire
    • Fox Fire is located in Salt Lake County
  • Granite Mesa
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granite Mesa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granite Mesa
    • Granite Mesa is located in Salt Lake County
  • Green Willows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Willows
    • Green Willows is located in Salt Lake County
  • Continue List   (41 more) ...
    • Greenwood Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Meadows
      • Greenwood Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Greenwood Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood Park
      • Greenwood Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Harvard Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvard Park
      • Harvard Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Heritage Villa
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Villa
      • Heritage Villa is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hilltop
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
      • Hilltop is located in Salt Lake County
    • Holly Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Park
      • Holly Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Hummingbird
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hummingbird have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hummingbird
      • Hummingbird is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jolley
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jolley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jolley
      • Jolley is located in Salt Lake County
    • Jordan Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jordan Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jordan Point
      • Jordan Point is located in Salt Lake County
    • Lost Eden
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Eden
      • Lost Eden is located in Salt Lake County
    • Meadow Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Cove
      • Meadow Cove is located in Salt Lake County
    • Mingo Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mingo Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mingo Park
      • Mingo Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Pebble Glen
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Glen
      • Pebble Glen is located in Salt Lake County
    • Pebble Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pebble Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pebble Hills
      • Pebble Hills is located in Salt Lake County
    • Peruvian Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peruvian Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peruvian Park
      • Peruvian Park is located in Salt Lake County
    • Probe
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Probe have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Probe
      • Probe is located in Salt Lake County
    • Quail Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hollow
      • Quail Hollow is located in Salt Lake County
    • Quail Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Point
      • Quail Point is located in Salt Lake County
    • Raintree Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree Village
      • Raintree Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Robinson Square
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinson Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinson Square
      • Robinson Square is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sandridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandridge
      • Sandridge is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sandy Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Heights
      • Sandy Heights is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sandy Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Hills
      • Sandy Hills is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sandy Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Village
      • Sandy Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Seven Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
      • Seven Oaks is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Ridge
      • Silver Ridge is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Sage
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Sage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Sage
      • Silver Sage is located in Salt Lake County
    • Silver Smith
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Smith have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Smith
      • Silver Smith is located in Salt Lake County
    • Spring Circle
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Circle
      • Spring Circle is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sprucewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sprucewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sprucewood
      • Sprucewood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Steeple View
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeple View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeple View
      • Steeple View is located in Salt Lake County
    • Suburban View
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suburban View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suburban View
      • Suburban View is located in Salt Lake County
    • Summer Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Meadows
      • Summer Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sunrise Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Meadows
      • Sunrise Meadows is located in Salt Lake County
    • Sunset Meadows Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Meadows Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Meadows Village
      • Sunset Meadows Village is located in Salt Lake County
    • Teakwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Teakwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Teakwood
      • Teakwood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Union Square
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union Square
      • Union Square is located in Salt Lake County
    • Vineyard Glen
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineyard Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard Glen
      • Vineyard Glen is located in Salt Lake County
    • Whisperwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whisperwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whisperwood
      • Whisperwood is located in Salt Lake County
    • Wildflower
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildflower have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildflower
      • Wildflower is located in Salt Lake County
    • Willow Creek Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek Meadows
      • Willow Creek Meadows is located in Salt Lake County

How Far From Sandy to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Sandy to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Sandy and extending to:

  • Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the north. If you could walk a straight line from Sandy to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north (N). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take 6 hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,840 miles [2,961.2 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of three days, a buggy would take 72 days and walking would take 105 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,009 miles [11,279.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,777 miles [12,515.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,755 miles [9,261.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

The official website for Sandy: www.sandy.utah.gov/

The official website for Salt Lake County: www.slco.org/

The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sandy) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sandy. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.5700, Longitude: -111.8525       In this case, the coordinates for Sandy have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Sandy could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Sandy, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<6>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Sandy to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 331.876 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.412 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.759 degrees.









 

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